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Your attention span is shrinking, studies say. Here’s how to stay focused
Your attention span has shrunk by nearly two minutes in the past 20 years, driven in part by technology's hold over your work and homelife, experts say. Here's how to stay focused so you can get…
What to know about Lensa, the AI portrait app all over social media
If you've logged on to any social media app this week, you've probably seen pictures of your friends, but re-imagined as fairy princesses, animé characters, or celestial beings.
Inventor of the world wide web wants us to reclaim our data from tech giants
The internet has come a long way since Tim Berners-Lee created the world wide web in 1989. Now, with his startup Inrupt, he believes it's time for us to reclaim our personal data.
Sitting too much is bad for your health, but offsetting the impact is easy, study shows
Health professionals have long warned that long periods of sitting can put you at risk for chronic diseases and early death. But how long can you sit without the impacts? A new study shows how much…
Fed up with facial recognition cameras monitoring your every move? Italian fashion may have the answer
The red-headed man wearing what looks like the ultimate Christmas sweater walks up to the camera. A yellow quadrant surrounds him. Facial recognition software immediately identifies the man as ... a…
CNN on Architecture
Mystery of why Roman buildings have survived so long has been unraveled, scientists say
The majestic structures of ancient Rome have survived for millennia — a testament to the ingenuity of Roman engineers, who perfected the use of concrete.
How this school in the Indian desert stays cool even in extreme heat
To keep the Rajkumari Ratnavati Girl's school cool in the heat of the Thar desert, New York architect Diana Kellogg incorporated a range of traditional and natural cooling methods.
CNN on Disability
Apple unveils disability-themed emojis in push for greater diversity
Apple will introduce disability-themed emojis in a move designed to "bring even more diversity to the keyboard."
CNN on Food
These Japanese beef croquettes are so popular there's a 30-year waitlist
If you order a box of frozen Kobe beef croquettes from Asahiya, a family-run butcher shop in Takasago City in Japan's western Hyogo Prefecture, today, it'll take another 30 years before you receive…
World's best spicy foods: 20 dishes to try
From Sichuan hot pot to jerk chicken, here are 20 of the planet's best spicy foods. Can you take the heat?
CNN on Habits
How to build a habit in 5 steps, according to science
Utilizing scientific research can help you be more successful at creating new habits and sticking to them.
«That’s because autopilot takes over, eliminating temptation from the equation. Having established good habits, little to no willpower is required to choose wisely»
CNN on Health
Scientists finally know why people get more colds and flu in winter
A new scientific finding has uncovered why we get more viral colds, flu and Covid in winter and during cold snaps.
Secrets of ‘SuperAgers’ with superior memories into their 80s
Are you destined to become a 'SuperAger," with a memory as sharp in your 80s as it was in your 50s? Here's what science knows about those who keep their ability to remember as they age.
«These folks stay active physically. They tend to be positive. They challenge their brain every day, reading or learning something new — many continue to work into their 80s. SuperAgers are also social butterflies, surrounded by family and friends, and can often be found volunteering in the community.»
CNN on Immigration
Hours before passing, Cummings signed subpoenas directed to two US immigration agencies
In one of his last official acts before his death, the late House Oversight and Reform Committee Chairman Elijah Cummings signed two subpoenas for documents related to a temporary end to a policy…
Cuccinelli rewrites Statue of Liberty poem to make case for limiting immigration
The acting director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services in a new interview revised the iconic poem on the Statue of Liberty's pedestal to suggest that only immigrants who can "stand on their…
CNN on Italy
Why Italy's 'king of chocolate' is so delicious
There's chocolate, and then there's gianduiotto chocolate. An ancestor of Nutella, the melt-in-the-mouth treat is as rare as it is tasty.
You can still buy $1 homes all over Italy
It's not too late! Those homes in Italy costing 1 dollar (roughly 1 euro) are still for sale. From Gangi in Sicily to Borgomezzavalle near the Alps, here's your bargain Italian house roundup.
CNN on Qigong
Yoga, Pilates, tai chi, qigong — what’s best for me?
Mindfulness and mind-body practices are hot, and some of the most popular mind-body exercises are yoga, Pilates, qigong and tai chi. All four integrate movement, breathing exercises and meditation.…
CNN on Travel
These Maldives resorts are leading the charge on sustainability
Several Maldivian resorts are leading the pack on innovative sustainability actions that are helping to minimize impact -- while proving that luxury and sustainability can go hand in hand.
13 stranded strangers went on a road trip. Here's what happened
After their flight from Orlando to Knoxville was unexpectedly canceled, 13 total strangers desperate to reach their destination rallied together, rented a van and hit the road -- going viral on TikTok…
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Microbreaks can increase your well-being, but only if you do these types of activities, experts say
Breaks lasting 10 minutes or less can increase energy and reduce fatigue for workers in some types of jobs but show minimal results for others.
«The analysis did not examine how often people should pause for microbreaks, but Macsinga recommended workers take them as frequently as they need to.»
The rise of sleep tourism
Sleep tourism has been growing in popularity for a number of years, with an increasing amount of sleep-focused stays popping up in hotels and resorts across the world.
Why people hated shopping carts when they first came out
We live in a world shaped by shopping carts. The ubiquitous, unloved contraptions are a key feature of US economy. (Yes, really.)
Bottling the sun
A recent experiment showed this virtually limitless form of clean power is possible on Earth. Now, one of the most complex energy projects in history aims to make nuclear fusion a reality for the…
«But ITER’s goal isn’t to actually use the energy for power but to prove that it can sustain fusion energy for much longer than JET was able to.»
CNN Exclusive: FBI investigation determined Chinese-made Huawei equipment could disrupt US nuclear arsenal communications
On paper, it looked like a fantastic deal. In 2017, the Chinese government was offering to spend $100 million to build an ornate Chinese garden at the National Arboretum in Washington DC. Complete…
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